Associations to the word «Acromegaly»

Wiktionary

ACROMEGALY, noun. (disease) A chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones of the extremities, face, and jaw that is caused by over-activity of the pituitary gland.

Dictionary definition

ACROMEGALY, noun. Enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor).

Wise words

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